How far is Hamden, CT from Windsor Locks, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Windsor Locks, CT is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Windsor Locks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Windsor Locks.
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Start on Whitney Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Whitney Avenue
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Turn left onto Dixwell Avenue
2241 ft · 52 sec · Dixwell Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: Hartford
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
1815 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
11.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Windsor Locks
1245 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawnacre Road
940 ft · 22 sec · Lawnacre Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
11 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Windsor Locks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hamden and Rain Showers Likely near Windsor Locks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Windsor Locks?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Hamden and 22.4 miles from Windsor Locks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hamden and Rain Showers Likely near Windsor Locks.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky Hill.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Windsor Locks. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Windsor Locks
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.6273100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windsor Locks (-72.62731, 41.92926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.54 | $19.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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